Foolproof Cacio e Pepe
This foolproof Cacio e Pepe recipe is for the beginners, the experienced, and the lovers of classic Italian food. Simply made with fresh or dry pasta, black peppercorns, butter, and pecorino romano.
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Lunch & Dinner
Easy & Authentic Pomodoro Sauce (Fresh or Canned Tomatoes)
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Fresh tomatoes and herbs are in abundance and their flavour is at their peak. This easy & authentic pomodoro sauce will blow you away with how incredible it tastes with only 5 ingredients. Even better, this can be made with canned tomatoes (ideally with the best quality you can find – including home canned).
Beef Kofta on the Traeger
Is there anything better than a meal that comes together quickly and tastes incredible? Beef Kofta is made with simple ingredients like onion, garlic, parsley, and some middle-eastern spices and it boasts a ton of flavour.
Edna’s Curry | Indian-Filipino Chicken Curry
This Indian-Filipino Chicken Curry recipe is famous in my family, and it’s easy to see why. Spicy, rich coconut curry infused with Indian spices and soy marinated chicken thighs makes for a delicious flavour fusion that everyone will enjoy.
High-Protein Chicken Quesadillas
These naturally high-protein Chicken Quesadillas are one of my favourite, easy-to-make, quick meals on rotation right now. Coming together in under 30 minutes and perfect for quick meal nights or even for cooking over a camp stove this summer.
Beef Taco Salad Bowls with Avocado Crema
Taco salad bowls are the perfect weeknight dinner. Extra-lean ground beef, avocado crema, and customizable additions for every palate.
Lasagna Bolognese with Ricotta
This homemade lasagna bolognese is my pride and joy. Made with fresh homemade pasta, ricotta, ragù alla bolognese and stacked over 6 delicious layers. This is how my mom made it growing up – so lets call it the Canadian version of a traditional lasagna read more..
Curried Red Lentil Vegetable Soup
When I’m feeling under the weather (or feel like I need some fibre), I often make this lentil vegetable soup. This healthy soup is lightly spiced with a curry blend, along with fresh garlic, onion, carrot, celery, parsnip, potatoes, and rich chicken broth (or veggie).
Authentic(ish) Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas
Traditionally made by slow-cooking pork in lard, this authentic(ish) recipe uses pork, oranges, limes, and other aromatics and slow cooks them to perfection before crisping them up under the broiler. This recipe has been on my regular rotations for years. It never fails to produce ultra tender, flavourful meat.
Pozole Rojo (Pork and Hominy Stew)
Pozole Rojo is all about the toppings. Honestly, it’s my new favourite stew because of the deeply rich (but not too spicy) broth, the tender pork, bright fresh toppings, and crunchy additions like tortilla chips (totopos) and cabbage. It’s amazing!